An account of Joseph Smith’s trials and the effects of the hardship on his family, his friends, his life, and his character. Click here to see the speech page.

An account of Joseph Smith&rsquo;s trials and the effects of the hardship on his family, his friends, his life, and his character. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/truman-g-madsen/joseph-smith-trials/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Life is hard. We all face troubles, trials, and temptations, but learning how to turn to God in our time of need can make all the difference. In this podcast, you’ll hear the personal stories and sacred experiences of speakers who have journeyed through adversity and emerged with a closer relationship to Christ. Tune in to find the advice and perspective you need to overcome your trials.

Life is hard. We all face troubles, trials, and temptations, but learning how to turn to God in our time of need can make all the difference. In this podcast, you’ll hear the personal stories and sacred experiences of speakers who have journeyed through adversity and emerged with a closer relationship to Christ. Tune in to find the advice and perspective you need to overcome your trials.

Overcoming Adversity

Trials, tests, and temptations are abundant in this life, but overcoming adversity is in our destiny. Tune in every Friday to hear advice and personal experiences from BYU guests who journeyed through adversity and came out on top.

Overcoming Adversity: BYU Speeches

Joseph Smith Lecture 4: Joseph Smith and Trials | Truman G. Madsen | August 1978

To "get a life," we must use our agency to love God and serve others. Then, no matter our circumstance, we can say "Life can't get any better than this." Click here to see the speech page.

To "get a life," we must use our agency to love God and serve others. Then, no matter our circumstance, we can say "Life can't get any better than this." <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/elaine-l-jack/get-life/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

Get a Life | Elaine L. Jack | January 1993

Gordon B. Hinckley speaks of the noble pioneers. The pioneers were people of great faith, of tremendous loyalty, and of unbending integrity. Click here to see the speech page.

Gordon B. Hinckley speaks of the noble pioneers. The pioneers were people of great faith, of tremendous loyalty, and of unbending integrity. <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/gordon-b-hinckley/noble-pioneers/">Click here</a> to see the speech page.

These Noble Pioneers | Gordon B. Hinckley | February 1997

The doctrine of Christ is simple, yet beautiful. Faith, repentance, ordinances, and the Holy Ghost should be part of our daily lives. Access the speech page here.

The doctrine of Christ is simple, yet beautiful. Faith, repentance, ordinances, and the Holy Ghost should be part of our daily lives. Access the speech page <a href="https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/douglas-d-holmes/doctrine-christ-daily-walk/">here</a>.

The doctrine of Christ is simple, yet beautiful. Faith, repentance, ordinances, and the Holy Ghost should be part of our daily lives.

Joseph Smith Lecture 4: Joseph Smith and Trials | Truman G. Madsen | August 1978

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